Packager LUSY $18.50/hr + 15% * Every Other Weekend Off *

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Health insurance contributions

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is hiring a temporary Packager to ensure the quality and accuracy of our food products by moving them from the filler line to the prep area for distribution. You will work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced dairy environment.

The role requires reliability and meticulous attention to detail, with on-the-job training for pallet jacks. This temporary shift operates 6p–6a on a rotating schedule, with an hourly wage of $18.50 plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Maintain food safety and quality.
• Wear food safety/sanitation clothing.
• Conform to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to act.
• Ensure programs are upheld and documentation is current.

Responsibilities

• Work on the assigned line to assist with the packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and/or hand packing.
• Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Set up the oncoming shift for a successful run.
• Perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with outgoing employees.
• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.
• Trained to operate a pallet jack. We will train you if you don't have experience operating pallet jacks.

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packager based in Brattleboro, VT. We're looking for a reliable and meticulous Packager to join our team. In this role, you'll ensure the quality and accuracy of our food products by moving them from the filler line to the prep area for distribution. You'll work as part of a collaborative team, and your ability to multitask and prepare shipments properly will be key to your success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Picking, sorting, and placing materials
• Preparing shipments
• Moving products using manual or motorized equipment

This is a temporary position

• 6p- 6a Rotating Shift (2 on, 3 off)
• Hourly Wage: $18.50 + shift differential

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Work on the assigned line to assist with the packaging of yogurt containers by way of machine and/or hand packing.
• Uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.
• Communicate with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Set up the oncoming shift for a successful run.
• Perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre-shift tailgate meetings and by meeting with outgoing employees.
• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems and possible operational improvements.
• Trained to operate a pallet jack. "We will train you if you don't have experience operating pallet jacks".

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Maintain food safety and quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety/sanitation clothing.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

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Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affluent Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.